80's Pop Tops

80's Pop Tops

By Shelby GregoMusicMusic Commentary
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80's Pop Tops episodes

  • Pass the Aquanet

    In this weeks off the chart episode we discuss my favorite sub-genre of 80's music call Hair Metal, Pop rock, or Glam Metal I call it awesome. I will share some of my lesser known favorites as we see how high you can tease your hair.

    Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47H7Ei7rM1etOjJ6U7enx3?si=CSG_Rkv4QlycP6NjXwVBGQ

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    30 min
  • Story Time

    Do you love when music tells a story how about a pop song taking on a narrative journey? I know I do come with me as we take a peek at some amazing story songs.


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    Here is that spotify playlist to listen to https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Bk0PToKZ5jo91USRd7fXz?si=V2doWVO1S9GDDYlPGizYtQ


    26 min
  • May 1980

    In this episode we cover how music was still in its soft rock coma, and how movies and my hometown faced the new decade.


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    23 min
  • April 1980 Blondie overruns the smooth sounds

    April 1980 the month before the 80's start to build its character. What was big that month well mostly sweet soulful sounds except one strong punk woman makes her voice heard.

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    And or weekly playlist can be found here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Zc3EBUJmIBrSx75194qbE?si=YakWNL-ZTEmLr2FQT5UiXg

    17 min
  • Best Music Scenes in Movies and TV

    In this special episode I discuss my favorite scenes in movie and TV.  They use the music to add to a scene and make it unforgettable.


    Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ANPjTzQbA7lmvhOcHYPq6?si=2658Zyw9SemcaojE5fdQxg

    Youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUFR9pBjP_LuJZFX5amBAiB221AsyjWp2

    37 min
  • Pink Floyd Payola March 1980

    Spring begins in 1980 and music takes a less sedate tone. Hey how did your favorite song get played on your favorite station?


    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IJS5WRrcLY9nloW2fbrmt?si=w8HFzr7XR6mo79C1VFc2jg

    https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B005IEH8DU&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9R9sFbYGPJNJT

    18 min
  • Queen Takes the Throne

    We take a look at February 1980 and the music that was around. Also why do classic songs sometimes not make it to number 1.


    SPOTIFY Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lTIOIu8dw07OIMOZ6hqrs?si=7DKWobi6RRiWODKbdgjXXQ


    19 min
  • January 1980

    In this episode we begin the 80's with January and the usual identity conflicts music has when changing decades.


    Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jo9RNn22P4BW7T1l0f4mr?si=ZSXCgcduR9yP-e01vCzxGw

    Reference 3rd edition The Billboard book of Number one hits. Fred Bronson.

    10 min

About 80's Pop Tops

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Weekly podcast that discuss music from the 80s we alternate between monthly top 5 reviews and broader topics about the music and pop culture impacts of music.